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Starlink 6-1 - L-2 Days

Falcon 9

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Valid Period

Feb 23, 2023 18:37 - 23:50 UTC (13:37 - 18:50 ET)

Issued

Tue Feb 21, 2023 at 14:00 UTC (09:00 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

Not much change in the forecast for this mission. A strong high-pressure system will remain in control of the weather across the Florida peninsula through the remainder of the week. This will result in mainly fair skies and relatively light low-level winds. Moisture will remain limited in the wake of the previous system that moved over the area last weekend. Therefore, expect only scattered cumulus clouds across the area and they are not expected to play a significant role in the weather for the launch. The primary weather concern is for the Cumulus Cloud Rule. In the event of a 24-hour delay, weather conditions remain relatively unchanged. Light winds and scattered clouds are likely once again. The primary concern is for the Cumulus Cloud Rule.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

85%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Upper-Level Wind ShearLow
Booster Recovery WeatherLow
Solar ActivityLow

Backup Opportunities

24-Hour Delay

Backup Window

95%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Upper-Level Wind ShearLow
Booster Recovery WeatherLow
Solar ActivityLow